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Stereo
Turntable System
Operating Instructions
PS-LX200H
© 1998 by Sony Corporation
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Welcome!
Thank you for purchasing the Sony
Stereo Turntable System. Before
operating the unit, please read this
manual thoroughly and retain it for
future reference.
Getting Started
Unpacking 3
Assembling the Turntable 4
Hooking up the Turntable 4
Convention
The following icon is used in this
manual:
Operations
Playing a Record 5
Indicates hints and tips for
making the task easier.
Additional Information
Maintenance 6
Troubleshooting 7
Specifications 7
Parts and Controls (Back cover)
Unpacking
Check that you received the following items with your turntable:
• Platter (with drive belt) (1)
• Rubber mat (1)
• Dust cover (with hinges) (1)
• 45 r/ min adaptor (1)
3
Ge t t in g St a rt e d
Hooking up the Turntable
Assembling the Turntable
The phono cables come attached to the rear of the
cabinet.
4
1
Connect the cable with the red plug to the right
PHONO IN R input jack on the amplifier and
connect the cable with the white plug to the left
PHONO IN L input jack.
2
1
3
Amplifier
PHONO IN
L
R
1
Move the metallic parts inside the larger gear in
the direction of arrows.
Mains lead hookups
Connect the mains lead to an AC wall outlet after
completing all of the previous connections.
When the power is supplied after assembling or
moving the turntable
/to a w all outlet
The turntable sometimes rotates and the torn arm
descends to the platter even if START is not pressed.
If this occurs, press STOP to return the tone arm to the
arm stand.
2
3
Carefully, place the platter on the spindle.
Using the ribbon, loop the drive belt around the
motor pully. After looping the belt, do not forget
to remove the ribbon.
4
Place the rubber mat on the platter.
Installing the dust cover
Insert the hinges on the dust cover into the hinge
pockets on the rear of the cabinet.
4
Op e ra t io n s
To st o p p la yin g
Press STOP.
Playing a Record
To p a u se p la yb a ck
Press the UP/ DOWN button to raise the stylus off the
record.
To list e n t o a d iffe re n t p a rt o f t h e re co rd
1
2
3
Press UP/ DOWN button.
Move the tone arm to the position you desire.
Press UP/ DOWN button.
1
2
5
4
3
The tone arm descends to the record.
To p la y a 17-cm re co rd
STOP
UP/DOWN
Place the supplied 45 r/ min adaptor on the spindle.
When you have finished using the adaptor, put it back
in the adaptor tray.
1
Place a record on the platter.
Note
Place only one record on the platter at a time. If two or
more records are stacked on the platter, the stylus will
not make proper contact with the grooves and the
quality of reproduction will be impaired.
2
3
4
Press the Speed select button to select the speed.
Set the SIZE SELECTor to 17 or 30.
Remove the protective cover from the cartridge,
and close the dust cover.
5
6
Press START.
The platter starts rotating.
Adjust the volume on your amplifier.
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Ad d it io n a l In fo rm a t io n
Cleaning the Cabinet and Dust Cover
Maintenance
Clean the cabinet and dust cover periodically using a
soft dry cloth. If stains are difficult to remove, use a
cloth moistened with a mild detergent solution. Do not
use solvents such as alcohol, benzine or thinner, since
they will damage the finish.
Stylus and Record Care
In order to prevent premature stylus and record wear,
the stylus and record should be cleaned before
playback.
To clean the stylus, brush it from back to front using a
good quality stylus cleaning brush. Do not clean the
stylus with your finger tip. When using a fluid stylus
cleaner, make sure not to moisten the stylus too much.
Replacing the Stylus
The life expectancy of the stylus tip is about 500 hours.
To preserve maximum sound quality and avoid
damage to your records, we recommend replacing the
stylus within this time limit.
Additional replacement styli (ATN3600LX) are
available from your Sony dealer.
To re p la ce t h e st ylu s
1
2
Turn off the amplifier.
Grasp the stylus holder and pull it away from the
body of the cartridge.
To clean your records, wipe thoroughly using a good
quality record cleaner.
3
Insert the new stylus by pushing it into the
cartridge receptacle.
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Ad d it io n a l In fo rm a t io n
Troubleshooting
Specifications
Before going through the check list below, first make
sure that:
• The power cord is securely connected.
• The speaker cords are securely connected.
Should any problem persist after you have made these
checks, consult your nearest Sony dealer.
Motor and Platter
Drive system
Motor
Platter
Speeds
Belt-drive
DC motor
295 mm dia. (aluminum, die-cast)
33 1/ 3 and 45 r/ min, 2 speed
Less than 0.25% (WRMS)
More than 50 dB (DIN-B)
Wow and flutter
Signal to noise ratio
The tone arm skips, skates or does not advance.
bThe turntable is not level. Place the turntable on a
level surface.
Tone Arm
Type
Dynamic balanced straight shaped with
soft damping control
195 mm
bThe record is dirty or scratched.
Effective arm length
Clean the record with a commercially available
record cleaning kit, or replace the record.
General
Power requirements
Poor sound quality, excessive noise, intermittent sound,
etc…
U.S.A.: 120 V AC, 60 Hz
Other countries: 220 ~ 230 V, 50/ 60 Hz
bThe stylus is dirty or worn. Remove dust on the
stylus using a stylus cleaning brush, or replace the
worn stylus (see page 6).
Power consumption
Dimensions
Mass
2 W
Approx. 420 x 100 x 342 mm (w/ h/ d)
2.7 kg
bDust or dirt has collected on the record. Clean the
record using a good quality record cleaner.
Supplied Accessories
45 r/ min adaptor (1)
Platter (with drive belt) (1)
Rubber mat (1)
Rumble or low-frequency howl*.
bThe turntable is placed too close to speakers. Move
speakers away from the turntable.
Dust cover (1)
Tempo is incorrect.
Design and specifications are subject to change without notice.
bIncorrect r/ min. Set the r/ min setting to match the
one indicated on the record. (Select “33” for 33 1/
3
r/ min records or “45” for 45 r/ min records.)
The drive belt is deteriorated.
bReplace the drive belt. For details, please make a
contact with Sony dealer.
Platter does not rotate.
bMake sure the power cord is inserted all the way into
an AC wall outlet.
The drive belt is broken.
bReplace the drive belt. For details, please make a
contact with Sony dealer.
Sound is too low or distorted.
bThe turntable is not connected to the PHONO IN
inputs on the amplifier (see page 4).
* This phenomenon, called “acoustic feedback”, occurs
when vibrations from the speakers are transmitted
through the air or via solid objects (such as shelves, a
cabinet, or the floor) to the turntable where they are
picked up by the stylus, amplified and reproduced
through the speakers.
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Ad d it io n a l In fo rm a t io n
Parts and Controls
1 Spindle
9 Dust cover
!º Hinge
!¡ Tone arm
!™ Arm stand
!£ Finger lift
2 45 r/ min adaptor
3 Speed select button
4 Rubber mat
5 Platter
6 Cartridge and headshell
7 START button
8 Insulator
!¢ SIZE SELECTor
!∞ STOP button
!§ UP/ DOWN button
9
!º
1
2
!¡
!™
!£
!¢
!∞
!§
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5
6
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